238. Embracing Innovation + Becoming a Digital First Nonprofit: The Mission of Starlight Foundation - Adam Garone

Meet Adam. You already know his work. Because when you co-found the movement Movember and create the world's first digital organization, you know creativity and innovation are his jam. But today he's leading up the Starlight Foundation delivering happiness to seriously ill kids in the hospital. He's one of the most successful social entrepreneurs of our time who raised awareness about men's health and built a global community of fundraisers to support it in the most whimsical way👨🏻 Believe us - you don't want to miss this convo.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Adam’s story and journey to where he is today (3:00)
• The founding story of Movember and what Adam learned along the way (6:00)
• Overview of Starlight Foundation and Adam’s journey to leading it (14:00)
• Starlight’s innovative programs and how they are leveraging being a digital first organization (18:00)
• Embracing an innovative and digital first culture (24:00)
• Creating an innovation first culture at your organization (28:00)
• Telling the stories of your organizations (34:00)
• Starlight’s Ambassador Program and how they are giving the mic to their patients and families (36:00)
• The difference in success and significance (39:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Adam’s life (41:00)
• Adam’s One Good Thing: Who Dares Wins. (43:00)

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